STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS
1. Jason Robertson, Stars: The winger scored his second hat trick in a row.
2. Jake Oettinger, Stars: The goalie from Lakeville North turned aside 32 shots.
3. Kirill Kaprizov, Wild: The winger had a pair of goals in the third period.
BY THE NUMBERS
1 Unsuccessful coach's challenge by the Wild (goaltender interference).
2 Power-play goals by Dallas.
70 Points this season for Kaprizov, which is the fifth most in Wild history.
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